ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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TURN IN LEVEL FLIGHT
Select a reference point, set turn with control stick and maintain speed of
the gyroplane using the trim.
To make turns above 15º angle, it would be necessary to increase the
engine power in order to keep height/speed and use the rudder pedals to
favour the turn.
Max. Bank angle: 60º.
SLOW FLIGHT
Before performing this manoeuvre, be sure you have at least 500 ft above
the ground and go
into the wind.
Reduce the engine power from cruise speed keeping the nose attitude, the
gyroplane will decelerate. Before arriving at the desired speed increase the
power to maintain a level flight.
To regain the speed gently move the nose down and adjust power to attain
desired speed.
VERTICAL DESCENT
To do a vertical descent with zero speed, do the following:
Before performing this manoeuvre, be sure you have at least 500 ft above
the ground and go
into the wind.
Reduce the engine speed to approximately 3000 rpm and gently raise the
nose; the gyroplane will decelerate.
Keep aligned with a reference on the horizon using the rudder and control
stick.
Vertical descent is permitted but
do not fly backwards
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